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Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome
(PMS) is characterized by physical and emotional symptoms that occur in a regular cycle beginning 1-2 weeks before the onset of menstrual flow and improve when menstrual bleeding starts. These symptoms can be extremely distressing and may include:

Although the symptoms of PMS may vary, the most common complaints are:

Irritability

Backache

Muscle pain

Bloating

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
(PMDD) is a severe form of PMS. According to the American Psychiatric Association’s
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-IV), five or more of the following symptoms must be present for a diagnosis of PMDD:

Physical symptoms, such as breast tenderness, bloating, and joint pain

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